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Persistent Irritating Critic Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: GADFLY

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199%6Exact Match!
233%6Persistent critic
327%5 Having a slight but persistent irritating sensation

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We think the answer is "GADFLY" which means:

    noun
  • • A persistently annoying person
  • • Any of various large flies that annoy livestock

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The gadfly was buzzing around the picnic table, annoying everyone."
  • • "He was known for being a political gadfly, always challenging the government's decisions."

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